In a major legal setback for TikTok, a US appeals court has upheld a law that could lead to the platform’s eventual ban in the United States, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing battle between the social media giant and the US government. The court’s ruling, issued on Friday, rejected TikTok’s claims that the law infringes on the constitutional …

The United States’ recent decision to ban TikTok has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and the influencer community.  A New Media Landscape TikTok’s sudden exile from the US market disrupts a vibrant ecosystem where short-form video content has flourished. Hollywood, which had begun to embrace TikTok as a powerful tool for promotion and engagement, now finds itself grappling with …

In response to escalating apprehensions regarding TikTok‘s potential security risks and ties to China, the Philippines has initiated a comprehensive security assessment of the popular video-sharing app. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) officially announced the inquiry on Friday, expressing the need to investigate TikTok’s data processing practices and evaluate its compliance with the country’s data protection laws. As one of …

In a startling development, National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo Año delivered a stern warning on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He indicated that the Philippines might enforce a complete ban on TikTok if concrete evidence emerges suggesting China’s involvement in espionage and cyberattacks through the platform. Año voiced his concerns about TikTok, highlighting the fact that it originates from China. He …